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Doctors Should be Political, but not Political as Doctors

Sensible Medicine

As seems to be the norm on Sensible Medicine these days, whenever John, Vinay, or I publicly disagree with one another, one of our readers chimes in to explain how all of us are off the mark. Today I am happy to post the latest comeuppance, this one by Dr. Thomas Huddle. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Where to go for foundation training?

Mind The Bleep

This article has been written with final year medical students in mind, deciding where to go for foundation training. As an FY2, it is one of the questions I get asked most by medical students. You might already have a clear idea of where they want to be, but if you don’t (or just want some advice/reassurance) then keep reading! Context: I have spent both years of my foundation training in a district general hospital (DGH) in the North East of England after studying at the University of Gl

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Sometimes It's More than Just a Nosebleed

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How to Assess a Chest Drain

Mind The Bleep

Although as an FY1/2 you wouldn’t be expected to insert a chest drain yourself but you will often be called out of hours to review a drain for a variety of reasons: Not swinging/bubbling Not draining Painful “It needs flushed and I don’t do that” Indications for a chest drain: ( BTS guidelines ) Tension pneumothorax or large symptomatic pneumothorax Large pleural effusion Pleuradesis Post thoracoscopy/surgery Empyema How to assess a chest drain: 1.

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Clinical Update: Malaria Prevention and Vaccination 2024

PHARM

Dr Tom Everett and Dr Constance Osborne Public Health England (PHE) have published updated guidance on malaria prevention for travellers from the UK.

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Clinical Attachments

Mind The Bleep

and everything else you need to know about them! What is a clinical attachment? A clinical attachment is a short period of time (can be anywhere from a month up to a year) where a qualified medical graduate, i.e., having sat their PLAB 2 and in the process of getting GMC registered, is attached to a trust hospital in the NHS with the primary purpose of gaining NHS experience.

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ABEM to Overhaul Certification Exam in 2026

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The Cutting Edge of Cardiac Care

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Is this MPox?

Pediatric Education

Patient Presentation A 16-year-old male came to clinic with a rash that he was worried was monkey pox. He had had a few lesions on his arms that he said had progressed from being papular to being vesicular over a couple of days. They were not spreading. He said they were quite pruritic and he denied any fever, chills, myalgia, headache or lymphadenopathy.

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A Tip You May Not Know for Orbital Blowouts

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IELTs vs OET: The Essentials

Mind The Bleep

Choosing between IELTS and OET is an intense conundrum for many Medical students and qualified Healthcare Professionals who plan to practice in the UK. This article aims to shed light on both exams to help you make an informed choice on what’s best for you. What is IELTS & OET? IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. OET stands for Occupational English Test.

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Your Patient is ‘Drunk’ but Didn't Drink Alcohol

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Single Center Retrospective Validation of an Artificial Intelligence ECG Model Detecting Acute Coronary Occlusion

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Abstract of QOH Retrospective Data by Willy Frick MD et al.

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Oh, for the Days of Paper Prescriptions

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Take an Adventure in Rural Locums (Just Don't Poke Any Woodchucks)

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ED Care for Heart Transplant Patients is Straightforward Once You Know the Rules

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EPs are Legally Obligated to Patients, Even in Face of Law Enforcement Demands

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Emergency Medicine Takes a Village

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Noninvasive Hemostasis for Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage

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Reducing Pediatric CTs Just Got Easier

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Technology & Inventions

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UpToDate

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Letter to the Editor: Midlevel Puppy Mills Pushing EPs Out

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Letter to the Editor: Hope for EM's Fight Against PE

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: EM is the Stepchild of the Hospital

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Letter to the Editor: Good Luck Giving EM Back to Physicians

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Letter to the Editor: Procedures Article Hit Home

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When the Good News is Not-Bad News

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Facial Edema, Lump in Throat: What's the Diagnosis?

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Sobering Solutions for Alcohol Use Disorder

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Suprasternal View Can Identify Aortic Dissection

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Symptom: Bleeding, Smelly Wound

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